Kelashi
Kelashi | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
Kelashi is a village in Dapoli taluka, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra state in Western India.[1] The 2011 Census of India recorded a total of 3,145 residents in the village.[1] Kelashi's geographical area is 265 hectares (650 acres).[1]
Kelashi is a small seaside village, famous for its Mahalaxmi Temple (1100 years old temple), sand hillocks and Yakub baba's dargah.
Mahalaxmi Temple
The original idol of Mahalaxmi is missing. It is widely believed that the idol was removed for safekeeping during a raid my Habshi or Siddi.
Folklore explaining the missing idol says that Mahalaxmi left the temple to go to Kolhapur.
The current temple was built in 1808 during Peshwa regime but the temple complex is far older.
Sand Dunes
The village is protected from Bharja river by sand dunes said to be formed due to a tsunami in 16th century. [2]
References[]
- ^ a b c "District Census Handbook" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ "'Dented Shield'". Indian Express. 13 October 2007.
- Villages in Ratnagiri district